New here!!

Just getting into machining. I was give an Emco Maximat V10-P Mentor lathe by a motorcycle re-builder. He had brought it up to Canada from Boston but he decided he didn't want to put any money into getting it running. Needed a new gear in the gear box. So I got it for free just for hauling it away. I spent the last year getting tooling and having a replacement motor rewired for 220v 3 phase. Old motor was 440V 3 phase. Anyway I am now ready to start MAKING THINGS. My interest are motorcycles and keeping my car and 83 GMC 3/4 pickup, 454ci engine, on the road. Want to make parts and tools for use on motorcycle and vehicles.

Hi Grumpyoldman,

Welcome - glad to have you here! :welcome:

Sounds great! Lots of motorcycle guys around here; what sort of bikes are you maintaining?

You might also enjoy checking out our motorcycle project site: BikeBuilds.net

Now that your lathe is ready to go, what's first on your build list?

Ken

Hi Grumpyoldman - welcome to HomemadeTools.net :welcome:

What's next up on your projects list?

Well, I have two things I'm going to make first one is a neck lock pin and then a grease coupling for lubing the speedometer via the spedo cable connection. I need to make some t nuts for the lathe. And looking at fabricating some armrest for the passenger seat on 83-91 Ventures plus a few other things. As far as bikes go I'm into Japanese bikes. I have 73 Suzuki 750K, 83 Yamaha XJ750K and a 86 Yamaha Venture Royale. My brother is a big time HD guy so I'll be doing some parts for him.

Sounds good. I'm a bike guy, too, though I sold my stable (Ducati, Triumph x2, & Vespa) last year to make room for my car project. When I get that bay back, I'm pretty sure I can hear Ducati calling me. My wife doesn't really hear it, but our ears seem tuned to different frequencies. :lol:

Interesting idea for that grease coupling. Let's see some pics when you get going on it.

Ken

Will do with the grease coupling. It's a must with 30 plus year old speedos they get a little stiff and lag if not lubed.

Hi Grumpyoldman, looks like refurbishing that lathe has gotten you off to a good start, project wise. Welcome to the forums. :)